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	A Breakthrough Technology The Essure procedure is performed by a trained gynecologist. A soft, flexible micro-insert is placed into each fallopian tube through your body's natural pathways. In clinical testing, the total procedure took about 35 minutes, with only 15 minutes required to place the micro-inserts into the fallopian tubes. Most women were able to leave the facility 45 minutes after the procedure. In the Pivotal Trial of Essure, 92% of working women resumed work in 24 hours or less after the day of the procedure. In fact, many women resumed normal physical activities the same day they had the procedure. Essure Works With Your Body Unlike tubal ligation (having your tubes tied) or vasectomy, the Essure procedure does not require incisions or punctures to the body and there is no cutting, clipping, suturing, or burning of tubes. During the three months after the procedure, your body and the micro-insert work together to form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. The micro-inserts do not contain or release hormones and are made with the same materials used in other medical products for many years. For example, these materials have been used in blood vessel grafts, heart valve replacements, and abdominal repair. Safety and Effectiveness The Essure procedure has undergone significant clinical testing in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Data from clinical testing show that: Essure was 99.80% effective in preventing pregnancy after three years of follow-up 92% of women who relied on Essure rated their long-term comfort with Essure as "good" to "excellent" at three years of follow-up. The Essure Procedure: Key Risks and Considerations As with all medical procedures, Essure may not be suitable for all women and there are risks associated with Essure. The following are the key risks associated with Essure: The procedure should be considered irreversible Like all methods of birth control, the Essure procedure should not be considered 100% effective Not all women who undergo the Essure procedure will achieve successful placement of both micro-inserts You must use another method of birth control for at lease three months after the procedure The Essure procedure is newer than other procedures Removal of the Essure micro-inserts would require surgery For a detailed description of these risks, as well as other risks associated with Essure, please refer to the Patient Information Booklet, which is available from this website. Access to and use of the "Patient Information Booklet" from this website is governed by the terms set forth in the "Terms of Use". Please review these terms and conditions before downloading, viewing or otherwise using the Patient Information Booklet. The Patient Information Booklet is intended for U.S. consumers only. Like any printed material, it may become out of date over time. If you are a physician and have questions about the Essure procedure or the Patient Information Booklet, please call the Physician Consultation line at 877-ESSURE2. The Essure system is available only through the order of a physician. Conceptus does not render medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or other medical services. Thus, the information in the Patient Information Booklet is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a doctor, or a recommendation for any particular treatment plan. It is important that patients considering the Essure procedure rely on the advice of a physician who, by exercising good clinical judgment and taking into consideration the medical history and circumstances of the patient, is best able to advise whether the Essure procedure is appropriate for an individual patient.		For more information, please visit the Essure Web Site.

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